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You need to understand that there isn't a magic pill that 'cures' diabetes. Metformin suppresses your liver (which is likely too full of fat) from releasing glucose into your bloodstream. Fasting/dieting and making a concerted effort to change your lifestyle is the only way to go. Time to get...

I guess it's a case of understanding what metformin and insulin do. In the case of metformin, it is still not entirely clear how it works, but it appears to mimic the action of a hormone within the liver that suppresses the release of glucose into the blood. Consequently blood glucose levels...

Hi there, Take a look at www.teambloodglucose.com for info. It's safest to exercise without insulin on board, because during exercise your Glut4 transporters (the insulin sensitive receptors that enable glucose to be taken out of the blood) are activated and mobilised by muscle contraction...

Hi there, It sounds as though you have a very good understanding of what happens. That's correct that for somebody with a functioning pancreas, their insulin secretion will match the requirement. If bloods begin to rise, then insulin will be secreted. The big difference though is that the life...

The reason it may be 'frowned upon' to take insulin before exercise is that it leaves you open to rapid blood glucose fall. Naturally produced insulin lasts only about four minutes within the body, and production is normally switched off very soon after any activity begins. Infused/injected...

I think the forum is probably self-selecting (people who are motivated to seek out as much info about their condition as possible are likely those who are motivated to do something about it), which is why there are so many success stories. What is interesting though, is the high proportion of...

If you really are finding it hard to cope, at least take a daily basal injection. Eating zero carb, you can then pretty much not bother for the rest of the day (a pretty extreme suggestion - but really if you are struggling you will at least stay safe until your head is in a better place, or you...

Thank you to all those who took part in the survey. I don't know if you had an opportunity to look at the results, but they suggest that there are some super motivated people on this forum. The stats are wildly different to what is considered 'average' amongst the rest of the population. The...

Good point @Struma - of course you're absolutely right that it's important to discuss and defer to your doctor regarding all potential treatment options. Tryptophan (or equivalent) may well be a supplement that has already been discussed. I really hope that @Mark-optimistic is all getting the...

Rock on! :joyful:

:hungry: Hey there, Sorry to hear you're low. You probably already know that erratic BGs can mess with your head, so even though you may not feel like it, try as much as you can to manage your levels. Something else as a practical piece of advice, is to consider getting hold of some tryptophan...

Absolutely sterling effort! Respect :happy:

Hi there, Have you thought about using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) whilst you get to grips with things? Not sure that running high numbers is entirely necessary - it also sounds as though you may still producing some insulin too (a more standard ratio is 1:10 insulin to carb). Any...

I am guessing you are following a low carb diet (and if you're not, I suggest you do :wideyed:). Just as @bulkbiker says, once your body has adjusted to burning fats you can run without having to worry about taking on board extra fuel. In theory you could help replace glycogen stores that have...

That was brilliant @Brunneria, thank you :)

Hi there, That's interesting about insulin resistance developing before weight gain. I thought it developed as a consequence (or hand in hand) with fat build up (all over the body). Do you have a reference for more info about this? I would like to learn more about insulin resistance and what the...

Wow! Good luck and all power to you. The body does have quite a bit of stored glucose energy in the form of glycogen. I am guessing that this gradually lowers until ketosis really kicks in and the liver is in full fat burning mode. Any exercise you do will be a double whammy for fat burning -...

Thanks for sharing that - I was curious if others had found it a useful experience (or not). I try to keep an open mind rather than pooh pooh things :D

Lol! I'm with you on that one @Pipp. I noticed that it was part of the initial detox 'formula' though and it seemed that it was found to be beneficial (even for some who were equally speculative). I guess it's a case of each to their own.:joyful: